1 Chronicles 21:6

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

But he did not include Levi and Benjamin in the numbering, for the king’s command was abhorrent to Joab.

Cross References

2 Samuel 3:27

When Abner returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside in the gateway to speak with him privately, and there he stabbed him in the stomach. So he died on account of the blood of Asahel, Joab’s brother.

1 Chronicles 21:7

But God was displeased with this thing, and he struck Israel.

1 Chronicles 27:24

Joab son of Zeruiah began to count them but did not finish, yet wrath came upon Israel for this, and the number was not entered into the account of the Annals of King David.